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Black Pearl “Rojo Series” Toro by La Perla Habana

La Perla Habana is one of the most coveted brands produced today. Two of the industry's most respected entrepreneurs took it upon themselves to recreate this well-known Cuban brand in the Dominican Republic. Sergio Cuevas and Doug Wood have created a cigar in which commitment, quality, and flavor are the sole concerns. Using closely guarded techniques to age and blend the tobaccos, these men have produced a cigar that is worthy of the name, the Pearl of Habana. We think they've done an exceptional job with this highly rated line right down to the level of detail in re-creating the band to exacting standards. The Black Pearl is the strongest cigar made by La Perla. The wrapper is a handsome, coffee-black (that's without cream!) Oscuro Habana Criollo. It encases a complex, full-flavored blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican Corojo Ligero long leaves. This is a full-bodied smoke with a complex and spicy flavor profile. Expect hints of nuts and a slightly peppery, cedary note in the finish. Consider pairing it with a well-aged Cabernet.

Cibao CT Shade Churchill

Visit the Cibao River Valley in the Dominican Republic and you’ll discover the finest tobaccos grown in the entire country. Subscribe to our Cigar of the Month Club, and you get this famed tobacco delivered right to your door (lucky you)! Located near the northern coast, the lush and fertile Cibao River Valley is situated both literally, and figuratively, at the heart of the Dominican cigar industry. And Cibao cigars, crafted under the watchful eye and meticulous hands of Señor Blanco, are worthy of the name. These gems are made with expertly blended aged Dominican grown Olor binder and Cuban seed Piloto filler grown on the factory's own farm. The wrapper is a true Connecticut Windsor shade born and bred in the USA. Put it all together and you’ve got an ultra-smooth, creamy, well-balanced and flavorful cigar. The Churchill we’ve sent you is really gorgeous; look for a smooth, slightly oily wrapper, well rolled with just the right firmness. Note an effortless draw and even burn in this mild Churchill with a gentle yet distinctive tobacco flavor. There's just a hint of Dominican spice evident as you get about 10 minutes in to the smoke. A great A.M. smoke over coffee or with a light lager beer in the early afternoon.

East India Ltd. Churchill

K. Hansotia of Gurkha has an inspiring resume which includes such top-rated blends as Gurkha, K. Hansotia and Sherpa. We find ourselves featuring one of his blissfully enjoyable cigars just about every month, and one thing we’ve noticed (perhaps you have as well) is the extra attention to detail that goes in to his cigar labels. Like the Gurkha Regent Toro we featured in September, this cigar has a label design that really catches the eye, giving you something to admire while you smoke it. Not just a title or a simple (yet appreciated) “Hecho a Mano”, the care that goes in to these labels is just another manifestation of K. Hansotia’s almost religious commitment to creating interesting and novel cigars. His latest, East India, is made by the elite Torano family in their Dominican factory. This cigar offers a gorgeous, reddish-brown Brazilian wrapper and lip smacking, medium-bodied, complex but mellow blend of premium Dominican and Honduran long-leaf tobaccos. We found it to be mild-to-medium-bodied but with a firm spiciness that is especially present at the start. Its restrained smoke volume and pleasant aroma make this a cigar you can enjoy without imposing upon those around you. Smoke it with a dry, crisp, hoppy IPA.

Padilla Robusto

From a relative newcomer and critical darling, Padilla, a small boutique brand, is enjoying their ongoing rise to fame. Thanks to a dogged dedication to perfection, brothers Ernesto and Carlos Padilla use what they refer to as “lost or forgotten” old-Cuban traditions in order to create an outstanding premium handmade cigar. To them, attention to detail is paramount, so Ernesto and Carlos personally observe each cigar as it passes through a 5-step, “seed-to-box” process. They utilize a mature blend of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Peruvian long-fillers, and flawless, Grade-A wrapper leaves grown in Ecuador. This marriage of fine tobaccos creates a well-balanced, flavorful, soothing smoke. We’re featuring their Nicaraguan line which is made using only the richest and most sought after leaves grown in Central America. The wrapper on the Padilla Robusto is one of the most expensive available in today’s market. Expect a flavorful, medium-bodied cigar loaded with notes of nut, pepper and flourishes of toasted caramel. Look for a complex finish that showcases a blend of sweet caramel, pepper and woody flavors. We recommend enjoying this one with a rich and robust chocolaty stout.

Romeo y Julieta Bully Robusto

You’ve no doubt heard of the Romeo y Julieta line of cigars—they’re one of the most sought after cigars in the country. Hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic with that country’s best 100% long fillers and binders, the RyJ Bully we’ve sent you would be considered a puro were it not for the rare wrapper—Indonesian TBN (TBN is an abbreviation for tabaco bawah naungan, which translates to “tobacco under sheet,” or shade-grown tobacco). This particular line is a modern re-creation of the original Cuban brand. We found that it burned with a characteristic white ash—stiff and solid—not surprising when you realize how densely packed with tobacco this cigar is. Its smooth, mellow taste is presented with a medium body and possesses a strong herbal quality, with prominent notes of aromatic cedar. Providing a complex blend of flavors, this cigar is for the experienced smoker with a sophisticated palate. Note the woody finish and strongly herbal, almost mentholated flavors and a minor note of lemon essence in the very pleasant aftertaste. Our panel members couldn’t put this one down, smoking it to the nub and practically burning their fingers as they smoked it for all it was worth. Don’t laugh at us, but some panel members suggested substituting their morning coffee with a cup of Earl Grey tea along with this smoke. Others suggested a smooth, floral sake as an alcoholic counterpart.

ASK MURL

Hey Murl,

What is meant by the term Puro? I see it quite a bit in the club newsletters (I’ve been a member for 6-months now!!) However, I must confess, I don’t know what the heck it means… Could you please satisfy my craving for stogie-related knowledge, oh wisest of canines?

Amie Richardson
Atlanta, GA

Yo Amie,

I’m happy to assist you in your thirst for cigar info… speaking of thirst, give me a minute… got to lap up this tasty brew I’m reviewing for our Domestic Microbrewed Beer of the month club… Mmmmmm… That’s some good stuff—it’s the Elfego Bock from the Rio Grande Brewing Company out in Albuquerque, New Mexico if you’re interested. It’s one of four domestic micros we’re featuring this month (November). Get on board with our beer club if you’re not already Ames, it’s good stuff. Not to try to turn this in to a commercial, but even the big ‘ol Murl Dog has to answer to the man and the occasional manager now and again… it’s called “the cross-sell”… but the beauty here is that I will stand by any of my recommendations because I firmly believe that every damned product we feature here is worth the investment. Hey, if it’s good enough for me, it’s good enough for thee…

So, puros…. Here we go… A puro is a cigar that’s been made entirely from the tobaccos of a single county. Examples of the most well known Puros are Cuban cigars. In Cuba, the filler, binder, and wrapper are all grown ‘in-country’. Cigar manufacturers who make Puros consider it a great honor to be able to achieve such a level of sufficiency, as it gives them more control over the consistency and quality of the finished product. The difficulty in acquiring the necessary native ingredients in producing a puro makes it very rare indeed. Other than Cuban cigars, which are unavailable in the American market, there are only a handful of Puros out there. The Breton Corojo Vintage, Corojo2000, and the Opus X are all excellent quality Dominican Puros.

So there’s your answer Ames… Congratulations on being a member for 6-months! I hope ya stick around for at least another 6-months! It’s great having the female of the species in the club… ask me anything you like, any time—I’m always “available” for the ladies…

Woof!
Murl

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